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I don't know what to do with my relationship11/17/2008
  Q: I am in a situation that I don't know what to do, my 9 months boyfriend always gave me mixed ...
  A: People are very different from each other, according to their personality traits. It could be that ...
Can time apart work?11/15/2008
  Q: My girlfriend recently told me that she is feeling very confused and that we should take a break. ...
  A: Women and men have different needs. I would read Women are from Venus and Men are from Mars to help ...
I really need help! I get a mad at my girlfriend for things I don't think I should.11/12/2008
  Q: first of all I would just like to say thank you for reading this. My girlfriend and I have been ...
  A: A couple of things. I do not think it wise to date someone so exclusively until you are ready to be ...
how to be happy & love the man that is breaking my heart?11/11/2008
  Q: I have been in a six year relationship with my boyfriend, & we have a 4 yr old son. This past spring ...
  A: First of all, I do not know why you feel guilty about hitting and yelling at him. I think he is ...
Keeping my relationship from failing11/11/2008
  Q: I am madly in love with my partner. He is great but he says he needs his own space his own time... ...
  A: What you have is what you get. I get a lot of letters where one person is very committed and the ...
she seems to be getting more and more distant11/11/2008
  Q: ok well me and my girlfriend have benn going out for 6 months and were doing really good but lately ...
  A: I will do my best. Be creative with your dates. Be sure and call her ahead of time and do things ...
reuniting11/10/2008
  Q: I wonder whether you can give me some insight here. The mother of my 6yo child and I have been ...
  A: This question is very important because a little boy is at stake here, as well as two other lives. ...
Marital Concerns11/9/2008
  Q: We have been married for the past 17 years and have two children, aged 13 and 7. I am 47 years old ...
  A: I recommend you read Dr. Laura's book, Bad childhood good life. This will help you to forget the ...
How can I improve my relationship?11/7/2008
  Q: I'm 24. Me and my boyfriend have been together for a year and a half. He was a friend of my family ...
  A: Theresa, You made a huge mistake to have sex with someone without being sure he would make a good ...
no trust and hurt11/6/2008
  Q: ok so my name is eric the girl i love is megan so it stated by one night i drink a little to much ...
  A: Drinking one drink is still drinking so she has a right to not trust what you say. It is important ...
how to let it go?11/4/2008
  Q: I have been dating a man for about 3 months now. In the beginning things were great. We both are ...
  A: All our experiences are for us to learn things. I think it is important for you to speak to him ...
Lack of confidence11/3/2008
  Q: Crandall, Hi there! I REALLY hope you can help me…. I am a 29 year old female that has a serious ...
  A: First of all, read Bad Childhood, Good Life by Dr. Laura. Even if your childhood was ok this book ...
Support my boyfriend, or take care of myself?11/3/2008
  Q: I met my boyfriend about two years ago. I thought he was funny, smart. He is known for his loyalty ...
  A: Boy, have you taken on all the emotional responsibility in this relationship! You have felt his ...
day-to-day communication11/2/2008
  Q: I am 17 and a junior in high school. My boyfriend and I have been dating for approximately 20 ...
  A: Without actually talking to you both I can only use what info I have, of course. My assessment is ...
day-to-day communication11/2/2008
  Q: I am 17 and a junior in high school. My boyfriend and I have been dating for approximately 20 ...
  A: The purpose of dating is to see if you are compatible, not to establish a permanent lifetime ...
boredom in relationship?10/13/2008
  Q: Iam a 31 yr old lady married to a 34 yr old man for 9 yrs now. We have a daughter of 6 yrs. Well, by ...
  A: It is not doing your duty all the time that works. It is doing little things to make him feel ...
She wanted a break10/13/2008
  Q: Im 22, and my girl is 21. We have been together for 7 months, and We have had an amazing ...
  A: Unfortunately, we can't control another person. We can either continue to act the way we have ...
Confussed10/13/2008
  Q: I have been dating my bf for ten months now and things seem to be slipping a bit. I understand that ...
  A: I do hope you realize now that bringing a man into your children's life should only happen when you ...
boredom in relationship?10/12/2008
  Q: Iam a 31 yr old lady married to a 34 yr old man for 9 yrs now. We have a daughter of 6 yrs. Well, by ...
  A: Read Dr. Laura's book, The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands. Your whining and complaining will ...
how can i get him to understand hes a of a family?10/11/2008
  Q: im 23 years old my spouse and i have two children our past has been terrible he cheated on me after ...
  A: I do not know how to make a guy grow up and be responsible, but I can tell you that what you have ...
Inattentiveness/ADD -- processing problems?10/10/2008
  Q: Our 9yr son (4th gr) struggles with what appears to be inattentive ADD. Following is a quick ...
  A: The problem with the professionals is that they promote the false idea that all children should be ...
Giving an ex a second chance after a really bad mistake10/8/2008
  Q: I am 29 I was in a relationship with this amazing girl (27) for 2 and half years, we have been ...
  A: The problem with this girl is she doesn't know her own mind and is too swayed by others opinions. ...
Confussed10/8/2008
  Q: I have been dating my bf for ten months now and things seem to be slipping a bit. I understand that ...
  A: Your boyfriend might be worried about "losing it" with your children and if he can really handle ...
dealing with the past in a complicated relationship10/7/2008
  Q: I was with the father of my children for 7 years. Our relationship fell apart when I got a new job ...
  A: Take him by the hand and tell him how much you love him and that you are sorry that there were so ...
Still together after breaking up10/7/2008
  Q: I'm 27, my bf is 28, we've been seriously together for 4 years. In my view, we fit perfectly ...
  A: When you beg, whine, pin them down, talk, talk, talk, you have already lost your power. You put ...
Distrust10/6/2008
  Q: I am 21, he is 22, we've been together 3 and half years, and living together for a year and a half. ...
  A: Your guy has a severe sexual and mental problem and I wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole. I ...
Not Happy with my relationship anymore10/6/2008
  Q: I have been with this great guy for 2 in a half years and we both say we love each other and i know ...
  A: You ask how you can make him see that this relationship is really important to you and believe me, ...
reply to "staying together email"10/5/2008
  Q: I just had a quick question in regards to your reply to my relationship concerns. I would really ...
  A: What I was trying to say is that it is important to have clear understandings of what you want in a ...
Money and responsibility/finance9/30/2008
  Q: My partner has recently decided not to drink alcohol for a year as he was drinking very heavily, ...
  A: I would write to him and say something like: "When I tell you how scared I am about our future and ...
Distance9/29/2008
  Q: I am 23 years old, and my boyfriend is 22. We have been dating for almost 3 years now, and living ...
  A: This happens a lot with couples that move in before marriage. There is no real commitment, even ...
Money and responsibility/finance9/28/2008
  Q: My partner has recently decided not to drink alcohol for a year as he was drinking very heavily, ...
  A: You called him partner in one sentence and husband in another so If you are not married don't marry ...
I don't know how to act in this relationship anymore9/28/2008
  Q: I am in a relationship with a guy now for nearly 3 years now. He is my first major boyfriend. I ...
  A: CJ, This relationship is not right and you are trying to force it to be ok. That is not possible. ...
She wants a break9/28/2008
  Q: Im 22 years old, and my girlfriend is 21 My girlfriend and i have been together for almost 7 months ...
  A: Your girlfriend is obviously pulling away from you but for what reason, neither of us do not know ...
Being the 3rd party9/26/2008
  Q: I have to start by providing you with a background on my relationship with my boyfriend. I met him 5 ...
  A: Oh my gosh, you are not serious about wanting him. He is a liar and a cheat. Lose him? You never ...
Letting my boyfriend help with kids and around the house9/23/2008
  Q: I've been dating my boyfriend for 7 months, I have 3 children (20, 17, & 7) he has 2 (12 & 10). We ...
  A: For heavens sakes, let him help you. Most women complain their man won't lift a finger to help. ...
husband issue9/23/2008
  Q: I have some points to tell as well. See according to me , there can be no smoke without fire. What I ...
  A: If you are stuck in the marriage and can't do anything about it then I am not sure what you can do, ...
husband issue9/22/2008
  Q: I am 26 yr old gal married since past 9 months. Ours is an arranged marriage (as we being Indian). ...
  A: Do every thing you can do to develop more self-confidence. Can you take classes so that you can ...
myboyfriend in irag gets mad at me easily9/22/2008
  Q: am 19 and my army boyfriend is 24 av been going out with him for 3 months and he was so ...
  A: Three months is not long enough to know someone or to be in love. As to wanting toothpaste, etc. I ...
relationship9/12/2008
  Q: I'm 19 years old and my boyfriend is 21 years old. We've known each other for 4 years, living ...
  A: Well, you are in a bad situation. Think of what it would be like if women waited to marry and have ...
Relationship help9/10/2008
  Q: I have been on and off with my guy for about 3 years. He has committment issues about us getting ...
  A: Ask your guy, "May I ask you a question?" (Never say you want to talk to a guy he will withdraw ...
Sooo confused...9/9/2008
  Q: MY BF and I have been together for over 16 months, we do not live together and we are in our 30's. ...
  A: The way to find happiness is to learn what we can have and what we can't have and then what we ...
DIVORCE OR GIVE IT TIME??9/9/2008
  Q: WEVE BEEN MARRIED FOR 5 MONTHS NOW AND ITS SEEM LIKE WE JUST CANT SEEM TO GET ALONG ANYMORE LIKE ...
  A: The problem is that both of you are looking to the other person to fill your own needs instead of ...
She left me.9/6/2008
  Q: I have been living with her for 4 years, and things were always great, we never fought and loved ...
  A: I am glad to see some anger. Yes, you did way too much without requiring enough from the other ...
boyfriend/girlfriend relationship advise9/4/2008
  Q: I don't know if I should break up with my current girlfriend Tina? i want to be single again at ...
  A: You should do one of two things. Either give in to your ethical side that wants a stable home and ...
Our relationship is on a break9/3/2008
  Q: I am 23 years old, me and my boyfriend are going to be 6 years together now in October. We have ...
  A: Usually when someone takes a break it means the end of a relationship. It is a way of easing out. ...
My ex-girlfriend9/3/2008
  Q: Hey I'm 18 and Me and my girlfriend broke up about a week ago. I was so happy with her and it was ...
  A: It seems like she has already told you how she feels but you might joke around a little with her and ...
Boyfriend9/2/2008
  Q: Me and my boyfriend have been going out for almost 3 years and we have a daughter. We have grown far ...
  A: It is too bad you were not married first, before you had children. Unfortunately, you really have ...
My ex-girlfriend9/2/2008
  Q: Hey I'm 18 and Me and my girlfriend broke up about a week ago. I was so happy with her and it was ...
  A: Everyone is looking for happiness and that is good and important because it motivates us to do ...
The girl that wont decide to date me8/29/2008
  Q: Sharon, I have a problem. I am 25 years old and last spring I met a girl who is 21 and a senior at ...
  A: Sounds like you are a thinking man. Good for you. As to maturity, etc. They know now that it ...
The girl that wont decide to date me8/28/2008
  Q: Sharon, I have a problem. I am 25 years old and last spring I met a girl who is 21 and a senior at ...
  A: This girl is clearly not ready to settle down to one guy and she really shouldn't at her age. ...
Relationship issues.8/28/2008
  Q: I'm not too sure where to begin. My boyfriend and I have been together since April of last year, and ...
  A: That is very helpful. So, this is the deal. Men are hunters and they need a challenge in order to ...
Relationship issues.8/27/2008
  Q: I'm not too sure where to begin. My boyfriend and I have been together since April of last year, and ...
  A: Unfortunately you chose to get yourself into this situation when you had sex and got pregnant with a ...
stay or go???8/27/2008
  Q: ive been with my boyfriend for almost a yr now..left college friends and all my family to move w ...
  A: It is time for you to have a serious talk with your boyfriend and tell him that you do not regret ...
my relationship8/26/2008
  Q: My boyfriend is a really great guy and has honorable qualities about himself. The only problem is ...
  A: Do not feel guilty about this. It is natural, and even necessary to spend time when young in ...
No connection, have I fallen out of love?8/23/2008
  Q: I have been with my BF for 16 months, he is 37 and I am 35, neither of us has been married but both ...
  A: If you can get my book it will enlighten you a whole lot on your differences. My daughter has ...
No connection, have I fallen out of love?8/23/2008
  Q: I have been with my BF for 16 months, he is 37 and I am 35, neither of us has been married but both ...
  A: Ok. One thing at a time. You have known him long enough to know his personality. He doesn't show ...
Relationship problems8/23/2008
  Q: My boyfriend and I have been dating for around six months now. We knew each other for about seven ...
  A: Why are you so worried about losing him when he really does not put you first in his life. It ...
How can I save my long distance relationship with my girlfriend of almost a year?8/22/2008
  Q: I am 38, Dear Sharon, I have been in a long distance relationship with this wonderful woman ...
  A: Long distant relationships are almost impossible because you really do not know another person ...
Break up or stick it out?8/20/2008
  Q: I'm an 18 year old female freshmen in college. My boyfriend Austin is a senior in high school, he ...
  A: There is a lot going on here. First of all, the purpose of dating is to get to know different ...
personality clash8/19/2008
  Q: I am 36 and feeling confused in my relationship with my 47 year old boyfriend. I have been on and ...
  A: You keep saying you want him to be the one as though this relationship is something you can change ...
Six years and still not met his family8/18/2008
  Q: .I'm a separated mother of four children..22, 16, 10 & 9. I met someone, separated father of one, ...
  A: He likes the relationship just the way it is and is not about to rock the boat. Otherwise by this ...
Break or Break up?8/15/2008
  Q: I've been dating this guy for over a year now and about a month and a half before our year mark, I ...
  A: Think logically, not emotionally about what you just said to me. You said that he told you he does ...
Taking a break8/14/2008
  Q: My boyfriend and I have been toghether for two years. We are usually very good at working through ...
  A: I not only think a break would be good but I think you need to have confidence and belief in ...
Break or Break up?8/14/2008
  Q: I've been dating this guy for over a year now and about a month and a half before our year mark, I ...
  A: Well, in order to teach you a little about men it is usually a bad idea to pin a guy down, other ...
the feeling of insecurity? what to do?8/9/2008
  Q: okay...ill go straight to the point. here it is! am in a relationship with a guy for like five ...
  A: Your problem is that you have not developed maturity and self-confidence and so you are very afraid ...
To date or not to date...8/8/2008
  Q: You gave me great advice 10 months ago when my 3 year relationship broke down so i was hoping you ...
  A: The question is, how much do you value yourself? How much do you believe in yourself? You are ...
Want to make my relationship work8/5/2008
  Q: I love my boyfriend dearly but it seems like he doesnt have interest in me anymore.He barely ...
  A: First of all, men do not talk about things. They only will talk about something that they can ...
5 year relationship dwindling8/4/2008
  Q: It has finally come to the point that I need to ask an outsider's opinion. I know that you will only ...
  A: What happens is in making decisions lots of things keep swimming around in our minds and one thought ...
I DONT KNOW!!8/4/2008
  Q: I dont know what braught me to talk about this online. But I guess I am truly out of options? I ...
  A: The problem is in how you show you care. Apparently, you have been "wearing the pants" and it is ...
confused8/4/2008
  Q: my boyfriend of 10 years is in prison and he wants to marry one day, i am scared of being with him ...
  A: How long is he going to be in prison? Would you want your daughter to marry someone like him? How ...
I DONT KNOW!!8/4/2008
  Q: I dont know what braught me to talk about this online. But I guess I am truly out of options? I ...
  A: I don't know either because I can't read minds yet! However, here are some possibilities. Perhaps ...
confused...8/3/2008
  Q: Me and my bf have been together a year. We love and care about each other very much but I have ...
  A: It is not easy to help someone as you because it is important to know what causes your depression. ...
Unsure about what just happened with my relationship8/1/2008
  Q: So my girlfriend & I have been together for about 2 1/2 years and generally we've been very happy ...
  A: A couple of things. First, the age difference is significant. She is still spreading her wings. ...
Im pushing her away6/11/2008
  Q: Hey, Ok so recently I've been spending alot of time with this girl and she knows i love her alot but ...
  A: To tell you the truth. It really sounds like it is just time that will tell. You can't make ...
Im pushing her away6/11/2008
  Q: Hey, Ok so recently I've been spending alot of time with this girl and she knows i love her alot but ...
  A: I don't know. You can't force love and so sometimes people just don't click. There is no way to ...
dating6/10/2008
  Q: I have a question that I hope you can help me with. I am 40 years old and going to be 41 soon. I ...
  A: I am so happy to hear from you again with a little more info. If a guy really likes you he can't ...
How to get my boyfriend to follow through.6/9/2008
  Q: I am 58, divorced 10 years. My boyfriend, Michael, is 59, divorced 3 years. We have been dating for ...
  A: The question is; do you want to be a shack up partner or do you want to get married? It is proven ...
He needs space. I need answers.6/7/2008
  Q: Sharon, I have read some of your advice on other questions and I was immediately itching to ask my ...
  A: Ok. This is the deal. Too much, too young and too soon. Then it leaves nothing to look forward ...
love vs compatibility.6/5/2008
  Q: I know there are a lot of ways to answer this question but you may be able to help me. I am ...
  A: No, love is not enough or there would be almost no divorces. The answer is that the new excitement ...
schedule problem6/5/2008
  Q: Crandall, I have a problem with my 'boyfriend'now. In fact, I am not sure whether I count him as my ...
  A: Why do so many women expect a guy to immediately wrap their whole lives around them? Dating is not ...
i dont know what to do6/4/2008
  Q: I am 19 years old and my ex girlfriend is turning 18 in two months. We broke up just a week ago. ...
  A: The only reason you might be too young is that people change a whole lot during the teenage years up ...
Taking a break...6/4/2008
  Q: I'm 32 turning 33 in November. She is 23 turning 24 in July. We met 1year 8months ago in a group ...
  A: When the army is pursuing you and your only choice is to swim across the river that is full of huge ...
Should I let him go even though I know he loves me?6/4/2008
  Q: My boyfriend and I started dating when we had 2 months of knowing each other, we fell in love and by ...
  A: The problem is that the real person is who he is now. When you first meet someone they are on their ...
Please, I need advice!6/4/2008
  Q: I'm 22 years old I have been with my boyfriend (24) for almost 2 years, and just recently found out ...
  A: What you see is what you get. He will not change. He has to have these girls to feed his ego and ...
Got back together, now what?6/3/2008
  Q: We are in our early twenties. We had been together for 7 months when we split up for more than a ...
  A: The problem is that most of the questions you asked me are questions only can answer. It takes time ...
Taking a break...6/3/2008
  Q: I'm 32 turning 33 in November. She is 23 turning 24 in July. We met 1year 8months ago in a group ...
  A: First of all when someone breaks up with you it is never rejection. There are always reasons; and ...
how do i stop ruining a good relationship?6/3/2008
  Q: I was wondering if you can please help me. Ive been in many relationships over the years, a lot ...
  A: When you are afraid to trust it is you that you do not trust. It is important to develop confidence ...
What is wrong with me?!6/2/2008
  Q: I'm in a great relationship, my partner couldn't be better for me, he treats me great he's not over ...
  A: You probably need some counseling in order to get at the bottom of this but here are a few things ...
Embarrassment6/2/2008
  Q: I am thirty and I am living with my boyfriend. I have over the past year had problems on and off. ...
  A: I am glad your boyfriend sticks up for you. Here is a tip. Whenever you feel embarrassed or like ...
how to begin6/2/2008
  Q: I am 38. How do I get my lover to stop controlling everything in our relationship? My lover has a ...
  A: This is the deal. You teach people how to treat you. You know what does not work. You tell her ...
Embarrassment6/2/2008
  Q: I am thirty and I am living with my boyfriend. I have over the past year had problems on and off. ...
  A: I doubt if there is anything you can do to make his friends think differently of you, perhaps even ...
Husband behavior5/31/2008
  Q: I'm 35 married to a 38 year old man for 14 years now , we have 4 children . we had lots of problems ...
  A: Well, this marriage is clearly not working very well. Secondly, it is time to put the smack down, ...
my relationship5/29/2008
  Q: my age is 19 1 year and 2 months ago i met the man of my dreams. he is everything i ever ...
  A: It is very common at your age to grow apart from someone that you think was the one and only. He is ...
lost..5/27/2008
  Q: my boyfriend and i have been together for a little over a year and things have been rocky for a long ...
  A: The purpose of dating is to see if you are compatible. It is obvious that you are not compatible ...
Pls advise me5/26/2008
  Q: i have a problem which i hope u can help me. i am 28 years old and i've known my boyfriend for ...
  A: There is nothing wrong with you but a great deal wrong with the relationship. Now, this may sound ...
not helping5/25/2008
  Q: when the man you're dating helps everybody but you, what does that mean?
  A: That is a good question. He has the trait of considerateness and feels responsible to make others ...
dating5/25/2008
  Q: I am a 26 year old woman. I like a guy who is 39 years old and he seems to like me a lot. We are ...
  A: Yes, you will be changing his diapers (from being old) when you are still wanting to travel and do ...
long distance5/24/2008
  Q: I have been in a long distance relationship with my 'b/f' since August 2007- thus 9 months. I am in ...
  A: The problem with long distant relationships is that you really never get to know the person because ...
Is this something I should be upset about?5/22/2008
  Q: I have been in an on and off long distance relationship. We have just been back together since five ...
  A: You situation is quite complicated but I will try. The main thing to know is that it is important ...
How do I make my ralationship better?5/22/2008
  Q: Hey, My name is Denise, I am 16 years old. I know that may come to a suprise for you, but I just ...
  A: Most of us have gone through several "loves" before we found the one that we married and yes it is ...
How do I make my ralationship better?5/21/2008
  Q: Hey, My name is Denise, I am 16 years old. I know that may come to a suprise for you, but I just ...
  A: I am sorry to tell you but it sounds like your guy has fallen out of love and that is very natural ...
My boyfriend is "getting his feet wet"5/21/2008
  Q: I'm 20 years old and have recently started dating a guy in my circle of friends. We get a long ...
  A: It is a serious mistake to demand too much too soon and that is what you are doing. It makes you ...
Help, dunno what else to say...5/16/2008
  Q: .I'm turning 32 in July this year, never been married and I have no kids. I've been in several long ...
  A: You are a typical woman that is just too needy and men take advantage of you. I suggest that you ...
save my relationship5/14/2008
  Q: am 22 and my girl friend is 19 we have been talking for almost two years she is my first lover and ...
  A: This is the deal. It is natural for a woman to want a man who she thinks can support her and the ...
Very Much In Love5/14/2008
  Q: I have been dating my girlfriend for 4 1/2 years now. We have had our problems in the past, but ...
  A: Since I am not sure what bothers you to make you criticize her, then I am not sure how to help you. ...
Start Over5/13/2008
  Q: First off my husband and I have been together since 1993 (high school). His senior year, 1995, he ...
  A: Since the other relationship was only a fantasy because you never lived with each other in order to ...
Start Over5/13/2008
  Q: First off my husband and I have been together since 1993 (high school). His senior year, 1995, he ...
  A: You can't tell if he is sincere or not unless you check on him a lot! But don't tell him what you ...
Start Over5/12/2008
  Q: First off my husband and I have been together since 1993 (high school). His senior year, 1995, he ...
  A: We need to teach all women that when a man lies and cheats he usually does not change. How can you ...
family5/10/2008
  Q: how important is it women to meet their boyfriends family. my gf and i dated for 5 months. we both ...
  A: Once again, I don't think it was what you did or did not do. I really think there was too much ...
family5/9/2008
  Q: how important is it women to meet their boyfriends family. my gf and i dated for 5 months. we both ...
  A: what you want in life, what kind of life you want, whether you have about the same need for outward ...
family5/9/2008
  Q: how important is it women to meet their boyfriends family. my gf and i dated for 5 months. we both ...
  A: It sounds like a lot more than just not taking her to meet your family. I would have no way of ...
I really screwed up5/8/2008
  Q: Crandall, I really hope you can help me on this one. First some backround. Back in 2004 I was ...
  A: He is afraid you will have a problem the next time you are pmsing. Although I do not believe it is ...
Take a break or not?5/7/2008
  Q: I've been in a committed monogamous relationship for over 2 years and now I'm wondering if I should ...
  A: ' It is very common to grow apart during these years and it sounds like that is what happened. I ...
Ref:5/5/2008
  Q: Good day, Lets say that you are looking for a job but happen to have a middle eastern look and is ...
  A: That is a problem. It really is out of my area of expertise. I would think that having a good ...
boyfriend of 2 months5/2/2008
  Q: my problem is that i met my boyfriend about 2 months ago, and we hit it off really fast. he told me ...
  A: I will be unable to get emails for a couple of days and I have to leave now for an appointment. I ...
She wants a break4/30/2008
  Q: I have been best friends with a girl for over 12 years. When we first met we started dating, and we ...
  A: Love cannot be forced and she is really not through with her old relationship. It is time to back ...
My relationship is on the rocks4/29/2008
  Q: I wrote to you about my girlfriend and i having trouble a few months ago. well last week Candace ...
  A: It is difficult to tell if she is feeling a little down and is moving back to her comfort zone or ...
My relationship is failing HELP!!4/29/2008
  Q: Hey I really hope I can get some help here because I have no where else to turn. I am 21 years old ...
  A: Listen carefully because your life and happiness is at stake here. This is not love it is an ...
He moved back home...4/28/2008
  Q: I’m 34 and my boyfriend recently moved back home about 3.5 hours from me. He took the initial step ...
  A: There are several things to look for to know if a man loves you or not. They can't wait to talk to ...
Break (up) to get back together?4/26/2008
  Q: Me and my boyfriend just broke up but we want some time to think and meet up again in some time (1 ...
  A: It is just like any loss. You will feel empty for awhile but as you fill your life with good things ...
Break (up) to get back together?4/23/2008
  Q: Me and my boyfriend just broke up but we want some time to think and meet up again in some time (1 ...
  A: This is the deal. You both are wise in your assessment of this and you do need to shift into a ...
Girl of my dreams4/22/2008
  Q: I am a senior in High School. I recently started getting to know a girl who I have had a thing for ...
  A: This is the deal. You have only dated two weeks. That is not the time to pressure someone to be ...
time & space. when to initiate contact again4/22/2008
  Q: Ma'am, i was inquiring about my current situation. my girlfriend and i have only been apart since ...
  A: Your track record is not that great. Your girlfriend is still only 21 and may not be ready for all ...
im confused4/19/2008
  Q: I've been through a couple hard and difficult realtionships. I found someone that Im pretty sure is ...
  A: You are not compatible. The differences you describe are not just difference of opinion on things ...
Rocky roads4/18/2008
  Q: My fiance and I have been together for four years. I have a daughter from another man and we have a ...
  A: The question is are you jealous over nothing or is there something to be jealous about? If you are ...
How do I make it better?4/17/2008
  Q: It's not that I have high expectations for him..... my anger stems from childhood issues I want to ...
  A: The question is what goes through your mind since you are not with your father and this is an ...
How do I make It better?4/16/2008
  Q: My boyfriend and I have a good relationship. We have arguments as many couples do, but we usually ...
  A: Let's start with trust. If your boyfriend hasn't done anything to you that you should mistrust him ...
dont kno whay to do4/16/2008
  Q: Me and my boyfriend will be together for two years in sept. we were truly happy for a month but ...
  A: I think that somewhere inside you know this relationship is bad for you. It is also not good for ...
dont kno whay to do4/15/2008
  Q: Me and my boyfriend will be together for two years in sept. we were truly happy for a month but ...
  A: Your life sounds like a nightmare. I would like to help you but I need to know how old you and your ...
Hurting Relationship4/13/2008
  Q: I have been married for 5 years, three years ago through a hobby of mine I met a woman with whom I ...
  A: If you can't keep a marriage vow and commitment in one marriage and end up lying and cheating on one ...
passionate4/11/2008
  Q: I'm interested in this man. But he has had like a million girls because he used to be a pro athlete ...
  A: I believe that each of us has a conscience and that our conscience tells us that we should wait ...
passionate4/10/2008
  Q: I'm interested in this man. But he has had like a million girls because he used to be a pro athlete ...
  A: Yes, I do think he is thinking about sex. If he has had a million girls then why on earth would ...
Where did it all go????4/10/2008
  Q: I have been with my girlfriend for around 18 months. She and I met off of a mutual blog site after ...
  A: The problem is that she is really not through with this relationship. It takes a good year or two ...
Go on a break/ Break up????4/10/2008
  Q: I am living with my partner of 3 1/2 years. I am 22 and he is approaching 30. I have never before ...
  A: What is happening to you is very common. People change so much before they reach 25 or so and you ...
love4/10/2008
  Q: is saying 'ive fallen for you' the same as saying 'i love you'? do most people interpret it the ...
  A: He may never be the type to say I love you very much. Men tend to show love by their actions, ...
love4/10/2008
  Q: is saying 'ive fallen for you' the same as saying 'i love you'? do most people interpret it the ...
  A: No, they are not the same and I would hold off saying you love him. Guys like to be the ones who ...
insecure of my relationship4/9/2008
  Q: Well, I'm 19 years of age, and well I'm in a relationship with a very sweet girl who is of the same ...
  A: Four months is way too soon to know if you are compatible to make a life time commitment. The first ...
Hmm.4/9/2008
  Q: Well to make a long story short, I'm 20 he's 21, we've been together for three years. The first two ...
  A: I see some red flags here. First of all, very few people stay together who start dating at such a ...
Need another chance to prove myself4/8/2008
  Q: I have been living with my girlfriend for more than 3 years now. She has an 11 year old son. We both ...
  A: Rajiv, The problem is that you really haven't changed if you have repeated behavior as little as ...
Is it Love?4/8/2008
  Q: I've been dating a guy for approx 6 months now and I really love spending time with him, we talk ...
  A: Well, that puts another light on this subject. I can tell you what I would do. I would say, dear, ...
Stopping my girlfriend getting bored in a relationship4/8/2008
  Q: Hey, Me and my girlfriend are having some issues at the moment, and one thing she is having ...
  A: Usually a break is the end of a relationship but you might try it. Since I do not know the details ...
Stopping my girlfriend getting bored in a relationship4/7/2008
  Q: Hey, Me and my girlfriend are having some issues at the moment, and one thing she is having ...
  A: The best thing you can do with someone like that is to make it difficult for her to have you. The ...
How to support boyfriend of 4 months with job loss?4/5/2008
  Q: My boyfriend of 4 months just got laid off this past week and I am concerned about how to support ...
  A: Ok. The first thing to realize is if you are expecting him to communicate feelings, hopes, dreams, ...
Downward spiral...college4/4/2008
  Q: I am writing you today for some of your advice. I have never done this online before but I am really ...
  A: One of the signs that a relationship is not doing well is if someone keeps it private. She really ...
relationship problems4/4/2008
  Q: I am 25 years old. My ex is 29. We have been together for just about 3 years. We have had many ...
  A: It depends on what you want in life. When a man loves a woman wild horses couldn't keep him from ...
I'm confused on my girlfriends behavior now4/3/2008
  Q: Well im 18 and in my senior year in high school. Me and my girlfriend have been together for a year ...
  A: Personally, I think it is a bad idea to try and keep a committed relationship during college because ...
life on pause/confusing4/3/2008
  Q: ive been going out with my girlfriend for over 22 months now. The first year has been the greatest ...
  A: I think I answered this question. Perhaps you have more information to offer. The thing to ...
A little help...4/2/2008
  Q: My girlfriend and I have been together for about 10 months and it seems like we aren't talking as ...
  A: In a good relationship you can be comfortable just being together and not talking, if you think ...
Sharon Please Help! THANK U!!!4/1/2008
  Q: First of all thank you so much for taking in my question. I am under a lot of duress, and issues. My ...
  A: Bless your heart. You have a lot of challenges right now and I can understand why you are upset. ...
friend with benifits4/1/2008
  Q: i think my ex wants to go back out with her she reminds me we don't go together every other day but ...
  A: Unless you are ready to marry her and be a father I certainly would not go back into this ...
What is the most effective way to check if you love someone?3/30/2008
  Q: 1. What is the most effective way to check if you love someone? 2. How effective is the kiss test? ...
  A: If you don't feel anything when you kiss then I would say you were not in love with her. Now, with ...
Communication & Strengthening Problems?3/26/2008
  Q: I've been with a guy for six months. After reading a few previous posts, I've realized that we ...
  A: A couple of things. In a good relationship you shouldn't have to be talking all the time. However, ...
Graduation3/25/2008
  Q: Well I'm 14 and my girlfriend(who is 15) and me are serious in our relationship. I love her and hope ...
  A: The first thing to realize is that you can never force love. It has to come freely. So, this means ...
how to win my girlfriends heart back?3/24/2008
  Q: I was looking to see if you could help me out,I'm 26, my gf 20 this is our 1st relationship with the ...
  A: I. The problem is that you can't force matters of the heart. People are either attracted or they ...
Is a break good for a relationship?3/20/2008
  Q: I am 23 years old. I am having problems with my relationship. I have been dating this guy for a ...
  A: I think I answered this question before. I think you need to work on your own life and become more ...
should i stay with my boyfriend3/19/2008
  Q: I'm unsure if i should stay with my boyfriend. He's the nicest guy and all my friends say he's ...
  A: Every chance I get I discourage teenagers to be involved in exclusive relationships because almost ...
relationship problems3/18/2008
  Q: Well I've been w/ my boyfriend for almost 5 years now but it seems everything is falling apart... ...
  A: Long distant relationships hardly ever work. You really can't get to know someone when you don't ...
confused3/16/2008
  Q: i am 25 year old female. my problem is that i have been really good friends with my ex - boyfriend ...
  A: Sorry to hear about your problem. Often best friends turn out to be the best partners ever. This ...
got drama from past3/15/2008
  Q: I'm having a problem with an ex keeping budding into my new relationship. He doesn't understand were ...
  A: Stick to your guns and simply do not speak to him except in front of the judge and then be as brief ...
Should I break up with my boyfriend?3/15/2008
  Q: Okay so Im a 21 yrs old and ive been dating this guy for almost 2 yrs on and off, we sometimes also ...
  A: The answer is yes, you should leave him. You want a different life than he does. Also, I would ...
Boyfriend troubles3/15/2008
  Q: I'm 24, and have been with my boyfriend who's 25 for 6 months. At first, he was very happy to be in ...
  A: Your boyfriend is on an ego trip. Whatever feels good in the moment. He is not scared of ...
I'm not sure if my boyfriend is the one for me3/14/2008
  Q: I've been going out with my boyfriend for 6 months. Most of our times together have been good, but ...
  A: Your instincts are right and you have been choosing out of an inner need to rescue, rather than ...
got drama from past3/14/2008
  Q: I'm having a problem with an ex keeping budding into my new relationship. He doesn't understand were ...
  A: Explain to me how he contacts you and why you have not called the police if you have a protection ...
I'm not sure if my boyfriend is the one for me3/14/2008
  Q: I've been going out with my boyfriend for 6 months. Most of our times together have been good, but ...
  A: There is way too much commitment too soon in relationships today and it is very harmful. Dating ...
Am I selfish, or not giving myself enough credit?3/12/2008
  Q: I'm 22, I've been living with my boyfriend and his daughter for 2 years. I moved from family, ...
  A: Man, I hate it when couples move in together without the marriage commitment. It is like living in ...
How do I save my relationship with my girlfriend I have been with for 2 years3/12/2008
  Q: I have been with my girlfriend now for over 2 years. We have been through some difficult times ...
  A: Without talking to your girlfriend I can only guess. She says she feels suffocated and so maybe you ...
My relationship is on the rocks3/12/2008
  Q: I started seeing my girlfriend Candace back in Nov. of last year. This is our second time being ...
  A: There could be several things going on and who knows? I would text her and ask her to be really ...
family issues3/11/2008
  Q: my girlfriend and i dated for around 5 months. my family lives in another state, while hers lives ...
  A: Moving in with someone is not a commitment. It is a way of playing at a relationship and is a ...
family issues3/11/2008
  Q: my girlfriend and i dated for around 5 months. my family lives in another state, while hers lives ...
  A: Yes, it could be, because a person marries a family, not just a person. If by the time you were ...
can this work3/11/2008
  Q: Ive been wit my luver since 15 and im now 19. last august i lost my virginity 2 a guy who turned out ...
  A: I am not sure what is best here. Ordinarily I would recommend that you just stay in there and keep ...
relationships3/11/2008
  Q: Well i understand what you're saying but i mean it's like he's so some-timey..like he'll want to be ...
  A: People can change if they want to. You can change if you want to. IT is just that we can't change ...
What should i do?3/10/2008
  Q: I and my bf have been dating almost 1 year and we got along pretty well until his mum made up some ...
  A: Most of us get hurt a number of times in this dating game. You know, it is really up to you. You ...
What should i do?3/10/2008
  Q: I and my bf have been dating almost 1 year and we got along pretty well until his mum made up some ...
  A: This the deal. If he doesn't stand up for you now he won't after marriage and this is what you will ...
relationships3/9/2008
  Q: Well i understand what you're saying but i mean it's like he's so some-timey..like he'll want to be ...
  A: There is nothing confusing about this. He is really not ready for a steady relationship. He just ...
I dont have the slightest clue what to do3/8/2008
  Q: I need some major advice. Well it seems major to me at least. I'm 21 years old. Ok here is the ...
  A: The problem is that with the role you are playing now you can't respect yourself and she really will ...
relationships3/7/2008
  Q: Well I've moved on to another relationship with this guy who i met sept.07 and we hooked up dec.07 ...
  A: The past can only hurt you if you let it. All we have is today. We can't change the past and if he ...
relationships3/6/2008
  Q: Well I've moved on to another relationship with this guy who i met sept.07 and we hooked up dec.07 ...
  A: Ok. That is helpful. This is the deal. The girls who are hard to get, usually get the guys. The ...
girl friend problems3/6/2008
  Q: I am 22. My girlfriend and I have been dating for 6 months and she has been on and off in the ...
  A: I would like to help you fix this but I think your girlfriend has already left the relationship ...
emotion & physical3/4/2008
  Q: I'm 22 years old I have been dating my girlfriend for 1 and half years. I love with that I've got ...
  A: Dump her. Get someone that loves every inch of you. Unless you want to live with someone the rest ...
dating3/3/2008
  Q: I am 30...recently divorced with a 1 1/2 year old. I have always had a poor choice in men but when a ...
  A: I am glad you are not living together. That is always a bad idea before marriage. Too much too ...
ex girlfriend3/3/2008
  Q: my girlfriend of 6 months ended up cheating on me. everything seemed to be going fine. i was ...
  A: Ben, I think you are another person who has asked me similar questions and you keep trying to get ...
ex girlfriend3/1/2008
  Q: my girlfriend of 6 months ended up cheating on me. everything seemed to be going fine. i was ...
  A: First of all, 6 months is not even enough time to get to know another person and too often ...
Rebuilding Trust3/1/2008
  Q: I am at a loss. I don't know how to rebuild trust in my SO of over 3 years. In the last year, we ...
  A: It is very hard on a guy to not be the one to be the provider financially and so is probably seeking ...
ex3/1/2008
  Q: my girlfriend broke up with me 2 months ago. i keep trying to get a reason from her, but she ...
  A: I am pretty good at picking up on things but I can't read your ex girlfriend's mind so I have no ...
ex3/1/2008
  Q: my girlfriend broke up with me 2 months ago. i keep trying to get a reason from her, but she ...
  A: It really sounds like it wasn't you, particularly, or she would have said something if she was open ...
Rebuilding Trust2/29/2008
  Q: I am at a loss. I don't know how to rebuild trust in my SO of over 3 years. In the last year, we ...
  A: This doesn't look good. The problem is that when a guy makes excuses for his behavior and even ...
sex issue2/28/2008
  Q: so my girlfriend and i dated for 5.5 months. we first had sex about 3 weeks into the relationship. ...
  A: It is always surprising to me that someone woould be having the most intimate of things in life, ...
2 yrs 2 months and now its almost over2/28/2008
  Q: I have been dating my girlfriend for over two years. She and I were forced to move in with one ...
  A: When someone wants space that means they have emotionally left the relationship already and there ...
Is it worth the move?2/27/2008
  Q: my name is Kelsey and I am 21. When I was away at college I met my current boyfriend through a ...
  A: If you have to ask you are not ready for that kind of commitment. There must be something that is ...
I ruined the best thing that ever happened to me...2/27/2008
  Q: Sharon, I'm almost 21 and i have just ruined the best thing in my life. I started dating David when ...
  A: When you lie to someone they really never can trust you again. You showed that you were young, ...
Marriage/Children/MONEY??2/23/2008
  Q: Where do I start?? I am dating a guy that I met a little over two years ago online. He is very ...
  A: I think it very sad about your parents. I would write to them and thank them for all they did for ...
Wow...2/23/2008
  Q: I am in the bad situation: My boyfriend now views family, marriage, sex, and relationships as bad. ...
  A: Oh my, you do have a problem. How fast can you get out of this relationship? He just moved a ...
My boyfriend is emotionally closed to me.2/22/2008
  Q: Well heres the situation... I had a little girl with my boyfriend...she's 4 now. But a year and a ...
  A: I have mixed feelings about this because of your little girl. It is really hard on children to go ...
He's uncertain about his love for me2/22/2008
  Q: I’ve been dating this man 9 yrs my senior (he’s 34, I’m 25) for the past 6 months. He lives in NY ...
  A: What you said last to him was the right thing to say and now it is really up to him but it doesn't ...
Broken engagement/relationship2/22/2008
  Q: I am 20 year old female. My ex-fiancee had been together close to 2 years, we had been engaged for ...
  A: I think it best to wait for him to contact you, at least for awhile. Then, if you feel like you ...
In a dilemma2/21/2008
  Q: I'm 21 years old and have been going out with my girlfriend for just over 3 years. We are both ...
  A: Well, let's see what we can do. First of all, it is always a big mistake to move in with someone ...
Taken for granted on a "platonic" platform.2/20/2008
  Q: Sharon.....I'm a "young" 32 yrs old, and many who know me would describe me as being a nice ...
  A: This is a very good question and very thoughtful. It is difficult for me, without asking you some ...
On a Break2/16/2008
  Q: I am 20, and I've been with my boyfriend (he's 25) for over a year now, and I love him so much. But ...
  A: There are several things here I would like you to think about. First of all 5 years difference can ...
With Mr. Wrong, met Mr. Right2/14/2008
  Q: I have been in a relationship for nearly 8 years and I have 2 young daughters with this man. For the ...
  A: What are you thinking? This is not about you. This is about two little girls who you are thinking ...
I don't want to screw up my second chance2/13/2008
  Q: My boyfriend of 13 months had broken up with me because he fell out of love with me. We are both 21 ...
  A: No, communication is not the key. Communication is the key when two people are in love and ...
I don't want to screw up my second chance2/13/2008
  Q: My boyfriend of 13 months had broken up with me because he fell out of love with me. We are both 21 ...
  A: When men want to break up they never do it openly because they really don't want to hurt the woman. ...
My Heart Aches2/11/2008
  Q: I am 37 and have been in a relationship with my 29 year old girlfriend for about 8 months. Recently ...
  A: Whatever happened, your girlfriend is pretty much through with this relationship. When someone wants ...
Life has become routine2/6/2008
  Q: My husband and I have been together for 9 years, and our love life has become so routine. We both ...
  A: Wow. This is a challenge for me. I am going on a small amount of information so if I hit on ...
My Girlfriend1/30/2008
  Q: Ok the story is!I am 19 and she is 17! I have been with this girl for about 5 months, and everything ...
  A: Get a different girlfriend. She is 17 and is very immature for her age. Dating is to find out what ...
Ex-boyfriend1/30/2008
  Q: At this moment I am having one of the hardest times in my life. My ex-boyfriend and I broke up a ...
  A: I don't know that you ever forget someone. That is natural to think about him once in awhile. It ...
Having things good again with my guy1/29/2008
  Q: My boyfriend thinks I violated his trust which I didn't but I want to know how to REGAIN his trust. ...
  A: Sometimes the best way to handle something like this is to call someone's bluff. Right now he is ...
not sure1/29/2008
  Q: Hi, I'm sixteen and my boyfriend is eighteen. My boyfriend and I have been together for almost a ...
  A: Smart girl. You are starting to pay attention to who you really are. Do not feel badly. Very, ...
too dependent1/27/2008
  Q: I have been dating this girl for almost 2 years. We started off really amazing, we were best friends ...
  A: The difference between humans and animals is they do have to act the way they are programmed. You ...
help me1/27/2008
  Q: We hold hands and hug, but what should we do to strengthen are relationship? we hang out alot and ...
  A: If you are under the age where you are able and ready to marry you would be smart to not kiss but ...
Should I break up with my boyfriend?1/26/2008
  Q: I'm 23 years-old, I'm a girl, and I’m in my last year at college. My boyfriend is also 23 and in his ...
  A: Well, dear, you are not confused. You already know what you need to do. Don't prolong it any more. ...
another girl1/25/2008
  Q: I have a girlfriend that lives 61 miles away from me. I love her more than anything, but there's ...
  A: You didn't say how old you are but it takes until around age 25 to know yourself and what you want ...
Working on the basics1/25/2008
  Q: Very recently, my girlfriend and I of 8 years decided to take a “break.” Actually, it’s not that ...
  A: I need to know a couple of things. Why have you been together for 8 years without getting ...
Fear of Ruining Relationship1/23/2008
  Q: I'm 20 years old and been in a relationship for 4 months now. Before this time, I was content on ...
  A: Read what I said before very carefully about 10 times. I am serious. The reason he can control you ...
Fear of Ruining Relationship1/23/2008
  Q: I'm 20 years old and been in a relationship for 4 months now. Before this time, I was content on ...
  A: The reason he says you are the perfect girlfriend is that he is a controller and you are so easily ...
Breaking up with a boyfriend I live with....1/23/2008
  Q: We started dating last year after we met each other in one of our classes. He was the one who asked ...
  A: Follow your gut feelings. You two are not compatible. As you can see, it doesn't work very well to ...
Sister and Wife1/22/2008
  Q: I come from a easter culture however I believe all the problems are similar when it comes to family ...
  A: You are not supposed to be neutral between your wife and your sister. You are to protect your wife ...
Im Clingy and it ruined my relationship1/22/2008
  Q: Hey My Names Sarah and I'm 14 I went out with this guy for about a year and 3 months and I'm truly ...
  A: I have an answer for you, but you may not want to hear it. Yes you are too clingy and he has a ...
Whether I should stay with my boyfriend?1/22/2008
  Q: I'm 24 years old and I have been with my boyfriend for 5 years going on 6. We have had our issues ...
  A: While you are desparate and feel willing to do anything to save the relationship--he isn't. If you ...
Whether I should stay with my boyfriend?1/21/2008
  Q: I'm 24 years old and I have been with my boyfriend for 5 years going on 6. We have had our issues ...
  A: You have been in love with a fantasy and now that the reality is here it doesn't look too good but ...
I need some insight, I am not sure what to do anymore1/18/2008
  Q: So here's my story. Me and my girlfriend have been together for about 9 months now. I am the first ...
  A: Well, we can't change another person to be what we want them to be, but we can acknowledge our ...
Relationship problems.1/18/2008
  Q: My question is how can I open up and get more comfortable? Let me start off by saying this is a new ...
  A: A couple of things. First of all, you do not know this man and do not know if he is all you would ...
broken engagement1/17/2008
  Q: I'm 41 with 4 kids (17, 15, 13, 11) and I've been dating a 51 year old with 2 kids (one married and ...
  A: Ok. Four years is long enough. The question is, can you be strong enough to do what might work, ...
Differences1/17/2008
  Q: I am 24 my boyfriend is 20. He is also a Division 1 basketball player in college. I am having a ...
  A: I thought I answered this already. I recommend that you keep busy and start some new things in your ...
Should I break up with my boyfriend?1/16/2008
  Q: I am 19. I have a boyfriend that is 20, we have been dating for 9 months and lived together for 5 ...
  A: Move on. How can you mend someone who is abusive? They don't mend. Abusive-types never change ...
contemplating divorce after 19 years1/15/2008
  Q: Crandall, I have been married for 19 years and have three wonderful children ages 12, 11, and 8. I ...
  A: No, an email is not the way to go. I have been thinking about your situation and I think you should ...
contemplating divorce after 19 years1/15/2008
  Q: Crandall, I have been married for 19 years and have three wonderful children ages 12, 11, and 8. I ...
  A: Bless your heart. I have had fibromyalgia for 15 years and I realize how difficult it is for ...
He can't open up1/15/2008
  Q: I'm 20 and I've been dating this guy for a year and a half and we've had some trusting issues and on ...
  A: Sometimes in order to understand the closer picture we need to understand the bigger picture. One ...
I feel helpless1/14/2008
  Q: i been with my bf for ova a yr. he has depression and always come to me for support n such. Well it ...
  A: I tried to email you at this address and it was rejected. Add personalityconsultant1@yahoo.com to ...
break up1/14/2008
  Q: i recently broke up with my girlfriend of 6 months. when we first started dated, she was all about ...
  A: You keep asking me questions because you need to figure it out logically and there is no way to ...
Is he interested or not?1/13/2008
  Q: Im 16 years old. Ive known this guy since the 9th grade but we didnt see each other until last ...
  A: The best thing to do is to back off and leave him alone. If he is interested he will call you. He ...
break up1/13/2008
  Q: i recently broke up with my girlfriend of 6 months. when we first started dated, she was all about ...
  A: 1. Yes, if she really thought it would work she would probably have overlooked the dog issue. 2. I ...
break up1/12/2008
  Q: i recently broke up with my girlfriend of 6 months. when we first started dated, she was all about ...
  A: Well, this is the first time I have had a letter about dogs coming in between a relationship but I ...
Should I finally give up?1/11/2008
  Q: I've been dating this guy named Mike for a little over 6 months. I live with him and we're ...
  A: MY dear girl. You need to change your whole way of life. I don't know if you guy is what he should ...
I feel helpless1/11/2008
  Q: i been with my bf for ova a yr. he has depression and always come to me for support n such. Well it ...
  A: Well dearie, you do have a problem and it is important that you face it head on. First of all, it ...
what does defending mean1/9/2008
  Q: How are you doing? Thank you for the great work on the forum and great help. My name is Mohan and I ...
  A: It sounds like you have the traits that makes you want to make everyone happy and feel responsible ...
what does defending mean1/8/2008
  Q: How are you doing? Thank you for the great work on the forum and great help. My name is Mohan and I ...
  A: One thing to remember is that after you talk to her about it, then do not try to teach her or change ...
what does defending mean1/8/2008
  Q: How are you doing? Thank you for the great work on the forum and great help. My name is Mohan and I ...
  A: I wish I could work with your wife so she wouldn't be so sensitive. Since she is over-the-top ...
i'm not sure where the relationship is headed.1/8/2008
  Q: I have been with my partner for nearly two years and we live together. In the first few months ...
  A: At first, it seems so exciting to be with someone who is mare "mature" but then the age difference ...
i have a problem1/7/2008
  Q: i suck at comming up with topics to talk about with my gf. she always expects me to have something ...
  A: It is not a sin to be a quiet person, but you could develop some conversational skill. One way to ...
Girlfriend needs more affection and wants to move out1/7/2008
  Q: My girlfriend and i have been dating for about 4 years. We have lived together for the last 2 and ...
  A: Sometimes what people say is the problem really isn't the problem. Sit down and take her by the ...
Time to move on?1/6/2008
  Q: I am 22 and was with a girl for two years. We went on a break in Oct. but never really made it very ...
  A: Two things. People change a lot during those years, in face until around age 25 or so and so it is ...
does she still want me?1/3/2008
  Q: My girlfriend and I have recently got back together after 7 months of breaking up the first time ...
  A: It usually takes around age 25 to really know oneself and what you want out of life and I suspect ...
Dont know what to do!1/3/2008
  Q: Hey Sharon. First, Happy New Year! I hope this year is filled with joy, happiness and many blessing ...
  A: IT is difficult to say what is going on in your girlfriend's mind, but #1, obviously she is mixed ...
how to heal broken trust1/2/2008
  Q: Recently my boyfriend and I went away together. We went to Hawaii where we stayed with his ...
  A: z3nfire, Hello. It sounds like you already know the problem and the solution, to some extent. ...
troubles in relationship12/31/2007
  Q: My life at the moment is, well I'm lost. Back in December last year 2006 i took a barmaid working ...
  A: For the life of me, I don't know why someone would expect others to trust them when they have been ...
need advice12/30/2007
  Q: Well i have been in a love hate relationship for 10 years and everytime she always says shes moving ...
  A: Well, there are two ways to go. one is what I already suggested. If you do that then I would put ...
need advice12/30/2007
  Q: Well i have been in a love hate relationship for 10 years and everytime she always says shes moving ...
  A: Long distance rarely works but probably the only way you can do this is to tell her that if you ...
Help12/29/2007
  Q: How how to deal with my ex (wanna be boyfriend) stubborness? ANSWER: Dear Mercedes, I will be glad ...
  A: Since you are long distance I suggest that you both keep in touch but do not try to keep your ...
Change and getting the SPark back12/29/2007
  Q: Basically.... My girlfriend and I have been together for 4.5 years. Our relationship is really ...
  A: It is difficult to know how this is going to turn out for several reasons. First, you sound quite ...
Help12/29/2007
  Q: How how to deal with my ex (wanna be boyfriend) stubborness? ANSWER: Dear Mercedes, I will be glad ...
  A: It is almost impossible for a guy to stay in a long distance relationship. They rarely do. So, you ...
Help12/28/2007
  Q: How how to deal with my ex (wanna be boyfriend) stubborness?
  A: I will be glad to help but I need more information. Are you trying to get him back? Who broke up ...
learning12/27/2007
  Q: I am trying to understand something. What does it mean when a partner cries during love making. ...
  A: Each person is an individual but it is not uncommon for women to cry at that point. Others will ...
learning12/27/2007
  Q: I am trying to understand something. What does it mean when a partner cries during love making. ...
  A: It is perfectly natural for this to happen. They are not tears of sadness but of release of deep ...
Woman testing you12/27/2007
  Q: How do I know if a woman is testing you? How do I handle a situation when she is testing you? Is ...
  A: Only certain kinds of girls like "bad" boys. Those kind usually are players. So, what are you ...
Woman testing you12/26/2007
  Q: How do I know if a woman is testing you? How do I handle a situation when she is testing you? Is ...
  A: There is no way to maintain attraction as such unless you can actually go out with her. But, there ...
Woman testing you12/25/2007
  Q: How do I know if a woman is testing you? How do I handle a situation when she is testing you? Is ...
  A: Unless she has a darn good valid excuse it measns she got a better offer or is not really in to you ...
does she still want me?12/23/2007
  Q: My girlfriend and I have recently got back together after 7 months of breaking up the first time ...
  A: Well, one thing you know for sure. She is not ready for a committed relationship so now what do you ...
Boyfriend loves the bar more than me?12/22/2007
  Q: my boyfriend goes to the bar every Friday evening hes 21 I'm 19 i cant go along i work until 8 or 9 ...
  A: Well, here you are at 19 just like an old married lady whose husband goes out every Friday night, ...
my love12/17/2007
  Q: iam 18 years old ok so me and tina the one i love broke up about 9 months ago we had alot of trouble ...
  A: Take it easy. People change a lot during these years. People don't really have their personalities ...
His sister is more important that me12/12/2007
  Q: I’m 24 years old, and my boyfriend is 28 years old. We’ve been dating for two years. He has an older ...
  A: Good for you in being able to talk calmly about this. That is the only way you can really ...
scared12/11/2007
  Q: I'm 18 and have just decided to take a break with my boyfriend of 9 months. Neither of us had a ...
  A: I am so sorry you are going through this but in this stage of life this happens a lot and is part of ...
Asking about a fib.....12/11/2007
  Q: I'm 33. I have a friend who is very dear to me and recently when I asked her about something she ...
  A: Dear Todd, Let it go. Because of what it is about, it is better left forgotten. Tell your friend ...
His sister is more important that me12/11/2007
  Q: I’m 24 years old, and my boyfriend is 28 years old. We’ve been dating for two years. He has an older ...
  A: NO, I do not think this will work out. A man who won't stand up for his woman will not stand up for ...
Affectionless Marriage12/10/2007